How Do You Create A Household Chore Chart Based On Points?
• Write child’s name at the top of the paper in large block letters • On the left side of the paper, list the chores that you wish to be completed daily. Write with large, bold letters and simple language that is appropriate to the child’s age. For pre-readers, consider using pictures instead of words. Next to each chore, write its daily point value. • Draw a grid with one horizontal row for every chore and one vertical column for every day of the week. • Decorate the margins with stickers and cute pictures. Make it fun! • Make a list of rewards that the child can ‘buy’ with their points. • Explain the chore chart to the child. Present the new system as a fun game and an opportunity to earn rewards. • Review the chart daily, emphasizing the child’s successes and improvements. At the end of the week, present the child with a certificate for the points they have earned. Expect to spend additional time during the first few weeks teaching the child how to do their chores and offering frien
